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T798 BRF

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,298 mi
Last recorded21,298 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 BRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 21,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 6,819 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

only used during daylight hours, and not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility

the motorcycle is fitted with a non standard silencer which is not unreasonably louder than a standard silencer

Fail 27 Jul 2018 6,804 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

the motorcycle is fitted with a non standard silencer which is not unreasonably louder than a standard silencer

Pass 5 May 2017 5,107 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 5,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 21 May 2016 4,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 4,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front and rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 15 May 2015 4,380 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front and rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 3,617 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 3,617 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 2,811 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 2,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 1,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2011 464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010
Pass 25 Apr 2009 17,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 14,619 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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T798 BRF is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 21,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T798 BRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T798 BRF is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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